HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting

This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist during oral health care procedures. Their role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 250 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.Employment pathways: Although it does not guarantee an employment outcome, completion of this qualification could lead to employment in the dental health industry, such as a dental assistant or dental laboratory assistant.Further study pathways: This qualification may provide a pathway to HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting.Qualification Status: CurrentLicensing requirements: No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

COURSE DETAIL

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements as per the qualification details or training package. Menzies has in place admission criteria as follows:

Minimum age of 18 years and above

Have physical attributes suitable for placement in the dental industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients (i.e. to assist a patient in transferring themselves to and from a dental chair)

Course Duration

Learner’s with less than 12 months work experience

Total program duration is 52 weeks for delivery and assessment this includes a total of 5 weeks of holiday breaks. The total amount of training provided is 1200 hours. Following table provides a breakdown of the actual number of hours for training and assessment:

Face to face training and assessment

800

Work place training (work placement)

252

Private study and research

148

Learner’s with more than 12 months work experience

Total program duration is 34 weeks for delivery and assessment this includes a total of 4 weeks of holiday breaks. The total amount of training provided is 880 hours. Following table provides a breakdown of the actual number of hours for training and assessment:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students may request recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment. If requested, students will be provided with an RPL document allowing them to provide verifiable details of prior learning. The evidence will be assessed for currency and against requirements of the units of competency, and an amended program strategy will be prepared, taking into account the student’s prior learning. The duration and the costs of an RPL procedure will depend on your level of expertise and the amount of gap training required. Please contact us on1300 244 002 orinfo@menzies.vic.edu.au to see what RPL options are available for you.

Modes of Delivery

Location of Delivery

This course will only be delivered and assessed in Victoria and not offered for interstate students.

INTAKE DATES

COURSE FEE

Domestic Full Fee

Enrolment Fee

Material Fee

Tuition Fee

Total

Payment Plan Amount

Fees for learner’s with less than 12 months work experience

$150

$1,500

$7,450

$9,100

$175 Payment every week

Fees for learner’s with more than 12 months work experience

$150

$1,500

$4,475

$6,125

$175Payment every week

Note: VET Student Loans, government funded subsidy or other financial support arrangements are not available. If students are accessing any government funding entitlement, that may reduce their ability to access such funding in the future (such as arrangements that limit funding to one qualification for a person).

HOW TO APPLY

Following are the steps of the
Admissions and Enrolment Process for Domestic Students:Step 1: Prospective
learner previews information about course and the Institute.▪ Information sources include but not
limited to online, print, seminar/exhibition & marketing
event.Step 2: Prospective
learner makes an enquiry to the Institute.▪ Prospective learners may make the
inquiry using online methods (website, Facebook, email), by phone or
walk-in to the Institute.Step 3: Discuss with
Marketing and Admissions Staff about the training product.Step 4: Complete the
Pre- Training Review (PTR)▪ Provide all information and
documentation as required. The prospective learner is required to
complete Pre-Training Review Form▪ Sit for the pre training interview
to determine the suitability to the training product.▪ Complete the Foundation Skills
AssessmentStep 5: Submit Formal
Application▪ Prospective leaner completes the
Domestic Student Application Form and sign Privacy Notice and Student
Declaration – which is the formal application endorsement.Step 6: Sign and accept
the Letter of Offer and Student Agreement (LOO)▪ This is the final stage for
applicant to understand and agree to all terms and conditions of the
LOO.Step 7: Make
Payment▪ As outlined in the LOO, arrange the
initial payment required to confirm enrolment.Step 8: Receive
Confirmation of Enrolment (COE)▪ Domestic COE – Confirmation of
Enrolment received by student. Also information on Orientation Day is
included.Step 9: Attend
Orientation Session▪ Compulsory session to receive all
course and student orientation information, student registration,
uniform sizing and student ID cards issuance.